The Dallas Mavericks used a 13-1 run spanning the third and fourth quarters to turn a six point deficit (68-62) into a six point advantage (75-69). Dallas then led for the duration of the game. Kawhi Leonard made his season debut for San Antonio and started at small forward. Leonard finished with 13 points six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 16 minutes. Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes totaled a team high 17 points to go along with six rebounds and a season high tying three steals. LaMarcus Aldridge registered his 11th double double of the season with game highs of 23 points and 13 rebounds.